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Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
64
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Pentax K100D front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Pentax K100D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 660g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced December 2006
  • Successor is Pentax K100D S
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Revealed June 2007
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D
  • Later Model is Pentax K200D
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax K100D and Pentax K100D S, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are sold by Pentax. The resolution of the K100D (6MP) and the K100D S (6MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The K100D was manufactured 6 months earlier than the K100D S and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the K100D matches up vs the K100D S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K100D over the Pentax K100D S

 K100D K100D S 

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Pentax K100D

 K100D S K100D 

Common features in the Pentax K100D and Pentax K100D S

 K100D K100D S 
RevealedDecember 2006June 2007Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal display sizing
Display resolution210k210kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Pentax K100D provides outside measurements of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Pentax K100D S has proportions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

See the Pentax K100D and Pentax K100D S in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the K100D compared to the K100D S.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K100D and K100D S is 64 and 65 respectively.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the K100D and K100D S.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you really should factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Pentax K100D
Portrait photography with Pentax K100D S
51
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
51
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Pentax K100D Street photography features
Pentax K100D S Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
more heavy than others in class (660g)
64
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Pentax K100D
Sports photography with Pentax K100D S
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
47
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (6 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Pentax K100D
Travel photography with Pentax K100D S
42
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (660 grams)
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (6MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Pentax K100D
Landscape photography with Pentax K100D S
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low resolution sensor (6MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K100D as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K100D S as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
can't shoot video
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Pentax K100D vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K100D and Pentax K100D S
 Pentax K100DPentax K100D Super
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K100D Pentax K100D Super
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2006-12-03 2007-06-28
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6MP 6MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3008 x 2008 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mount Pentax KAF Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 210k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 96 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 4 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/MMC card SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $0 $520